Arm disability in Guillain-Barre Syndrome can be graded on a scale. This can be used for initial diagnosis and to monitor the patient over time.
Parameters:
(1) clinical signs and symptoms
(2) ability to put the hand on top of the head while sitting with the head upright
(3) ability to oppose thumb to each fingertip on the hand
Signs and Symptoms
Hand to Head
Thumb to Fingertips
Grade
none
able
0
minor
1
definite
unable
2
3
no movement
4
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Purpose: To grade the level of arm disability in a patient with Guillain-Barre syndrome using a scale.
Specialty: Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation
Objective: severity, prognosis, stage, disability and performance
ICD-10: G61.0,
